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Morning skate update: Antti Niemi in net, Jyrki Jokipakka on defense against Jets

The Stars are trying to get themselves ready for the playoffs, and consecutive games against the Winnipeg Jets should help in that regard. Yes, Dallas beat the Jets 5-3 on Tuesday and is 4-0-0 against Winnipeg in the season series. Yes, the Jets are probably going to miss the playoffs. But this still is a great test.

"From a coaching front, we'd like to clean up some of the rushing opportunities we gave them. They hit four or five posts, and we were pretty sloppy even after they got within a goal," Stars coach Lindy Ruff said in dissecting Tuesday's win.